Getting to Casa Al Mar: Flights, Transfers, and the Boat Ride In
Most Belize island stays require a second flight after landing. Casa Al Mar does not. You fly into Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE), meet the transfer team, ride about 20 minutes to the Belize City dock, and board the private boat to St. George's Caye. That's the whole arrival. No small plane. No second airport. No figuring it out on your own at the end of a long travel day.
Where Direct Flights Come From
Belize’s International Airport is served by international airlines with direct connections across the US, Canada, and Central America.
From the United States, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, JetBlue, and Sun Country offer direct flights, with Miami, Houston, and Los Angeles among the most frequently served gateway cities. Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, Denver, and New York/Newark have also had regular service.
From Canada, Air Canada flies direct from Montreal and WestJet operates service from Calgary, both running seasonally. Toronto service has recently been announced.
From Central America, TAG Airlines connects Guatemala City directly to BZE, and Tropic Air serves Roatan and San Pedro Sula in Honduras, as well as Cancún.
Routes and seasonal schedules change, so confirm current availability directly with your airline or at the BZE airport website before booking tickets.
The Arrival, Step by Step
Land at BZE → clear immigration and customs → meet the Casa Al Mar transfer team → ride to the Belize City dock → board the private boat → arrive at the house.
Everything after the international flight is already arranged. All transfers are included in your stay, and the team handles the boat with the captain on board. For many guests, the boat ride is the moment the trip actually starts — open water, a breeze off the Caribbean, and the caye coming into view.
Why No Domestic Flight Matters for Your Group
When you're moving 8 to 14 people through an unfamiliar country at the end of a travel day, every added step multiplies the stress. A second flight means a second check-in, another security line, small planes that make some travelers nervous, separate luggage handling, and the real possibility of the group getting split across different connections.
Skipping that entirely matters most when your group includes grandparents or older guests who find small planes uncomfortable, young children and the things that travel with them, guests arriving from different cities or with long layovers, and anyone who has already had a full day of travel and just needs to get there.
The road transfer and private boat keep everyone together from the moment they land.
A Few Things Worth Sorting Before You Book Flights
Is the whole group arriving on the same day, or are people coming from different cities?
Does anyone in the group have mobility concerns or anxiety around boats?
Are you traveling with oversized gear — fishing equipment, dive bags, strollers?
Do any guests need extra time through the airport?
Share those details with Casa Al Mar before arrival day and the team will build the transfer plan around your group rather than working it out on the spot.
Departure Day
The return runs the same route in reverse: private boat from the caye to the dock, road transfer to the airport, and your flights home. The team will walk you through timing well in advance. For international departures, leave a generous buffer — especially with a large group that may be moving at different speeds through check-in and security.
Common Questions
Do Casa Al Mar guests need a domestic flight?
No. The entire journey from BZE to St. George's Caye is by road transfer and private boat. No in-country flight required.
Is the transfer included in the stay?
Yes. Round-trip transfers between BZE and the caye are included.
What airlines fly direct to Belize?
From the US: American, Alaska, United, JetBlue, and Sun Country. From Canada: Air Canada and WestJet (seasonal). From Central America: TAG Airlines and Tropic Air. Always confirm current schedules before booking.
Why does the transfer route matter for a group?
Groups move slowly. They have luggage, mixed ages, multiple households, and people arriving tired. A pre-arranged, single-route transfer keeps everyone together and removes the most common source of arrival-day stress.
Send us your flight details and we'll walk you through exactly how arrival and departure work for your group.